US Bridges

Barker RD over I-90

Fair

Spokane County, Washington · 4.0 E JCT SR 27 · Structure no. 0005130B0000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,085
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker RD over I-90 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barker RD over I-90 in Spokane County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,085 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,921 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBarker RD
CrossesI-90
Location4.0 E JCT SR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.66545, -117.15374
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,085 (2016)
Projected traffic17,921 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker RD over I-90 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker RD over I-90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Barker RD over I-90 carry?

About 13,085 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barker RD over I-90?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Barker RD over I-90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.